Baptiste v. Waltuch

This is a civil action sounding in tort for negligence. The statement of damages filed indicated that $100,000 was sought.

The return of service indicates that service of the summons, complaint and statement of damages was accomplished on October 2,1992. Although the summons and complaint were promptly given to the agent of the defendant’s insurer, a delay of 54 days occurred before the process reached the defense counsel for the insurance company. On November 30,1992, a motion to remove default and to file answer late and a motion to remove to Superior Court late were filed. On December…